Breaking: Syrian leadership changes hands as Assad leaves for Moscow
Syrian rebels took control in Damascus after quick-moving events last week. **Joe Biden** confirms Assadʼs departure to Moscow while US keeps watch on chemical weapons and ISIS activity
In a swift turn-of-events last week Syrian rebels pushed-out President Bashar al-Assad who found safe-haven in Moscow. Joe Biden spoke on Dec 8th about this game-changing shift in middle-eastern politics
The fall of Assadʼs government marks a dramatic power-shift: Russia Iran and Hezbollah (who backed Assad for many years) lost their grip on Syria. “These three powers are much weaker now than when I became president“ Biden stated; their influence collapsed in just over a week
The US takes a hands-off approach to Syriaʼs next steps. A high-ranking official explained: the countryʼs future belongs to its people however‚ Washington will help manage risks and watch HTS rebels who now control Damascus. The group seems cooperative but its too early to make conclusions
Security remains a top priority – US forces did many precise hits against ISIS spots in Syria. About 900 US troops will stay in eastern parts; theyʼll keep an eye on chemical weapons (without putting boots on the ground). Russian military bases future stays unclear‚ but Moscow made deals to protect them
At long last‚ the Assad regime has fallen. Its a moment of historic opportunity for the long suffering people of Syria to build a better future for their proud country
